Paris, July 30, 2024 – A marvel of a medal arrives from the King. Gregorio Paltrinieri does not disappoint and puts heart and tactics into it. He answered ‘present’ and The Azzurro flies to the top of Olympus, once again. And of bronze the color of the medal won in the 800 meters freestyle of a sports fairytalewho is now a legend, and he becomes the third blue ever to make the podium at the Games, for three times in a row.
“The strategy was new, I’ve been waiting for it for a while. I’m not the fast one anymore and I have to accept it, I can’t do it with these opponents and I have to play other cards. I’m happy. This medal means everything, during these three years I’ve had difficult moments, I’m very happy. Getting a medal in the first race is incredible. It’s for me, for so many people, for my girlfriend, my family, Fabrizio Antonelli and the guys I train with. Arriving and getting a medal is incredible”.